FOR WHO ?
Professionals who want to develop their career in China, and candidates identified by their company for China expatriation, and their families.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The aim of this course is to help participants familiarise themselves with their future working environment in China, so that they and their families can adapt and integrate quickly.
The course has been developed by former French expatriates who have spent many years in China and Asia.
It aims to significantly increase participants’ effectiveness in meeting the challenges of their career development in China, and to enable companies to achieve a better return on investment for their employees China expatriation assignment.
AT THE END OF THE COURSE, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO :
- Recognize the cultural dimension in the workplace
- Identify difficulties linked to cultural differences, to limit culture shock and reduce stress in a new environment
- Familiarize with Chinese business codes and etiquette, and prepare to adapt to them
- Compare different types of communication and management styles, to reduce misunderstandings
- Better prepare the family for life in China and appreciate Chinese culture
EXAMPLE OF TOPICS COVERED BY THE TRAINING
Introduction – intercultural approach to professional mobility + cultural profile assessment
Module 1: General overview of China
A country on a continental scale
Geography, provinces and major cities
Chinese society
A few landmarks in Chinese history
Geopolitical stakes
China’s economic rise
Module 2: Essentials of Chinese culture
Chinese language
Traditions and festivals
Religions and beliefs
The family, the place of women and children
Symbolism of colors and numbers
Traditional medicine and dietetics
Module 3: A successful professional mission in China
Decoding your working environment in China
The Chinese company and how it operates
Hierarchy and “hidden” organization charts
The importance of Guanxi and Face
Conducting meetings and negotiations
Etiquette: gifts, business banquets, superstitions and taboos
Working with a Chinese team
Collectivism and Chinese-style management
Motivating and retaining Chinese staff
Conflict management
Module 4: Practical life in China (focus on the host city)
Housing, transport, health
Climate, dialect and cuisine
Family life and travel
Essential apps for living in China
The local French community
Learning a few key words in Chinese (training could be supplemented by language courses if required)
FORMAT
Face-to-face or distance learning
Individual or small group training (with family)
Training duration: 4 X 3H
Training in French and English
PREREQUISITE
No prerequisite
METHODS USED AND EVALUATION
Content illustrated by real-life company cases
Alternating theoretical inputs and role-playing exercises, games, Evaluation of objective achievement and satisfaction
ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Notify us of disabled participant, In accordance with company facilities
EXPATRIATION PREPARATION
100% FUNDING POSSIBLE
BY YOUR COMPETENCE OPERATOR OPCO
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Field Experience
Com Chine focuses exclusively on intercultural training in China and East Asia. In partnership with Lyon’s Nouvel Institut Franco-Chinois, a historical landmark testifying to the close collaboration between France and China, our expertise enables us to offer tailor-made services.
Our experts have a real understanding of the business world, thanks to many years’ experience in companies in both China and France. They know how to deal with intercultural challenges at work, listen to customers and adapt to their needs.
Our experts also teach courses on China and Asia at business schools. Working alongside higher education on a daily basis imposes high standards of teaching quality, and enables us to regularly update the content of our training courses.
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